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May 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Orange County, CA PMSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Orange County, CA PMSA, a primary metropolitan statistical area in California. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Orange County, CA PMSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 1,433,880 $14.60 $19.41 $40,370 1.0 %
 
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 84,670 $42.11 $47.63 $99,070 0.9 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 4,940 (5) $82.31 $171,200 1.9 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 24,680 $45.96 $53.87 $112,050 1.2 %
  11-1031 Legislators 190 $20.12 $21.83 $45,410 5.9 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,190 $34.10 $39.07 $81,260 3.0 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 3,970 $41.28 $45.82 $95,310 3.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 5,440 $44.23 $50.40 $104,840 2.1 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 550 $39.37 $44.68 $92,930 4.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 3,220 $32.21 $34.71 $72,200 1.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 3,880 $47.17 $49.22 $102,380 1.5 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 7,140 $45.22 $48.88 $101,660 1.5 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 2,360 $43.18 $42.64 $88,680 3.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 1,890 $35.93 $38.62 $80,330 1.6 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,320 $38.56 $42.76 $88,940 3.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 740 $34.20 $39.75 $82,680 8.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 2,370 $37.39 $42.00 $87,370 4.5 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 430 $17.70 $19.50 $40,550 5.8 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 1,670 (4) (4) $92,640 2.6 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 580 $36.18 $42.06 $87,480 8.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 3,460 $53.42 $55.46 $115,360 1.7 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 2,970 $19.45 $21.84 $45,420 4.1 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 70 $17.43 $18.86 $39,240 8.0 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 160 $21.75 $25.59 $53,240 5.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,070 $36.95 $39.79 $82,760 3.1 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 240 $50.24 $54.43 $113,220 5.9 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 4,000 $17.47 $21.83 $45,410 7.5 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 630 $26.27 $27.75 $57,710 2.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 66,560 $25.62 $28.35 $58,960 1.6 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 130 $47.83 $48.21 $100,270 29.9 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 70 $21.29 $22.25 $46,280 5.4 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,120 $23.33 $26.67 $55,470 3.9 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 3,680 $22.72 $24.24 $50,420 2.0 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 4,850 $25.46 $26.08 $54,240 2.5 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 180 $23.48 $24.13 $50,190 2.3 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,730 $26.12 $27.01 $56,190 4.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 2,950 $26.81 $28.35 $58,960 2.1 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 50 $28.27 $30.03 $62,470 4.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,500 $21.55 $26.33 $54,760 7.6 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 940 $25.36 $26.52 $55,170 2.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,730 $24.79 $26.24 $54,570 2.0 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 7,280 $28.02 $32.86 $68,350 10.5 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 520 $22.49 $23.69 $49,270 4.8 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 11,280 $26.45 $29.18 $60,690 1.8 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 560 $27.66 $26.37 $54,850 4.6 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 450 $29.63 $30.90 $64,270 2.3 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,570 $23.90 $25.62 $53,290 3.9 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,850 $29.86 $30.98 $64,430 1.9 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 720 $34.34 $40.28 $83,780 8.1 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 1,370 $27.13 $28.63 $59,550 3.5 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 170 $26.13 $28.99 $60,300 6.0 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors (6) $16.73 $19.13 $39,790 10.2 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 4,450 $25.07 $28.99 $60,290 2.6 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 660 $28.33 $28.94 $60,200 2.0 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (6) $29.52 $37.62 $78,250 21.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 39,440 $32.38 $35.50 $73,840 4.3 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research (6) $50.25 $51.34 $106,800 3.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 5,800 $34.78 $36.01 $74,910 3.5 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 7,800 $42.00 $50.04 $104,090 8.8 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 4,790 $39.31 $40.64 $84,540 6.6 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 6,140 $19.97 $21.41 $44,530 2.3 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 4,910 $33.87 $34.32 $71,390 1.4 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 1,450 $26.53 $29.41 $61,170 3.0 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 3,770 $27.78 $28.92 $60,160 3.8 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,540 $29.06 $31.42 $65,340 3.4 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 90 $35.93 $39.93 $83,060 5.0 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 480 $28.31 $31.03 $64,540 4.5 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 110 $36.39 $35.12 $73,040 4.3 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 35,120 $30.40 $31.53 $65,580 1.7 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 1,490 $24.94 $28.48 $59,240 7.4 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 320 $30.30 $30.95 $64,370 4.8 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 60 $21.45 $23.90 $49,720 7.2 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 790 $29.22 $28.50 $59,290 4.2 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 210 $32.87 $39.17 $81,470 12.2 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 140 $34.49 $37.63 $78,280 4.6 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 3,280 $33.35 $34.40 $71,550 3.8 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 1,870 $40.76 $40.99 $85,250 2.7 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1,980 $34.15 $37.38 $77,740 3.8 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 2,770 $36.79 $37.46 $77,930 3.0 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers (6) $28.52 $28.88 $60,070 8.6 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 230 $30.35 $30.22 $62,850 1.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 1,750 $31.85 $32.24 $67,060 1.1 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 200 $29.07 $30.68 $63,820 3.4 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,240 $33.70 $34.82 $72,430 2.6 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (6) $47.99 $45.49 $94,610 2.6 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 1,600 $21.35 $22.02 $45,800 3.4 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 350 $22.16 $23.15 $48,160 2.8 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 470 $21.04 $21.75 $45,240 2.6 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,510 $26.20 $27.69 $57,590 4.3 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 2,970 $20.79 $21.64 $45,000 2.2 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 820 $16.65 $17.86 $37,150 4.9 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 180 $17.82 $17.83 $37,080 2.7 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 700 $19.78 $21.15 $43,990 5.7 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 490 $22.55 $22.42 $46,630 3.7 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 250 $23.89 $22.82 $47,460 8.2 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 12,150 $26.14 $28.31 $58,890 3.1 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 70 $16.24 $19.41 $40,370 10.1 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 140 $30.66 $32.75 $68,130 9.0 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 180 $23.69 $23.55 $48,980 3.5 %
  19-1032 Foresters (6) $25.85 $27.32 $56,830 2.4 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 820 $32.05 $34.93 $72,650 6.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 1,000 $23.19 $26.36 $54,830 5.6 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 70 $29.37 $30.29 $63,000 4.9 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 810 $30.93 $36.32 $75,550 7.8 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 550 $30.68 $32.40 $67,400 2.2 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 70 $28.48 $30.51 $63,470 2.6 %
  19-3011 Economists 40 $35.22 $40.08 $83,360 12.3 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 3,150 $26.49 $28.56 $59,390 2.4 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 930 $33.24 $32.68 $67,970 6.1 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 390 $30.83 $31.42 $65,350 1.8 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists (6) $20.06 $22.00 $45,760 10.7 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 220 $12.63 $13.93 $28,980 6.9 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 240 $17.78 $20.46 $42,570 6.1 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 500 $13.74 $15.50 $32,230 3.8 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians (6) $18.18 $18.08 $37,620 6.2 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 220 $24.27 $23.03 $47,910 6.0 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians (6) $12.77 $14.10 $29,330 2.7 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 12,280 $20.17 $21.31 $44,330 5.9 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 190 $16.40 $17.00 $35,360 5.1 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,870 $20.93 $24.02 $49,970 7.3 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 740 $15.32 $17.51 $36,430 7.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 870 $19.44 $19.42 $40,400 3.0 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 240 $18.16 $19.58 $40,730 5.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 820 $19.95 $20.54 $42,720 3.6 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 760 $23.11 $22.61 $47,030 3.4 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 750 $14.61 $15.15 $31,520 3.9 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 340 $27.62 $26.76 $55,660 3.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 1,360 $15.76 $15.65 $32,550 2.1 %
  21-2011 Clergy 200 $24.27 $25.59 $53,230 7.9 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education (6) $12.94 $15.83 $32,920 4.0 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 11,770 $32.29 $39.11 $81,340 6.5 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 4,390 $52.27 $60.53 $125,900 5.4 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 140 $34.46 $38.69 $80,480 2.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (6) $30.15 $27.78 $57,790 9.7 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 290 $15.13 $16.76 $34,870 10.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 820 $15.26 $16.39 $34,090 6.3 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 72,710 $21.32 $22.62 $47,050 1.7 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 320 (4) (4) $66,770 7.6 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 350 (4) (4) $57,650 3.9 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $64,510 5.2 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $60,750 7.6 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $63,040 5.8 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $73,590 8.3 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $62,230 3.4 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $65,670 7.3 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $63,560 6.1 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $69,340 6.2 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $69,400 9.8 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $58,310 6.3 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $45,060 2.5 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $48,510 9.6 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $55,350 5.9 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 540 (4) (4) $59,680 5.9 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $57,220 2.5 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 330 (4) (4) $57,840 3.7 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $60,260 3.9 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $61,070 5.3 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $56,840 3.3 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $57,820 3.4 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $64,170 6.1 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,640 $23.16 $24.38 $50,710 6.4 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 2,910 $10.19 $10.89 $22,650 3.4 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,350 (4) (4) $49,810 2.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 14,070 (4) (4) $50,920 2.0 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 5,390 (4) (4) $53,460 2.4 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 8,530 (4) (4) $58,650 2.2 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 1,150 (4) (4) $59,470 7.8 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 570 (4) (4) $53,710 2.6 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 610 (4) (4) $59,690 3.2 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors (6) $32.81 $31.19 $64,870 7.5 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 2,240 $15.31 $18.06 $37,560 9.6 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 120 $18.75 $21.71 $45,160 9.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 860 $26.55 $26.21 $54,520 3.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 870 $16.12 $15.90 $33,070 3.3 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 810 $27.88 $28.89 $60,100 5.0 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 13,530 (4) (4) $25,790 1.4 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 17,750 $18.23 $21.41 $44,530 3.0 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 260 $32.22 $33.08 $68,820 4.0 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 100 $12.34 $15.59 $32,420 18.9 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 230 $23.49 $24.80 $51,590 7.0 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 360 $26.93 $27.22 $56,610 6.0 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 170 $25.09 $30.02 $62,450 4.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 350 $10.02 $11.20 $23,300 7.2 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 3,990 $18.31 $19.87 $41,340 4.1 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 1,280 $12.14 $13.12 $27,290 6.3 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 140 $25.00 $24.03 $49,990 4.5 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 420 (4) (4) $103,500 14.3 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,140 (4) (4) $36,480 9.6 %
  27-2032 Choreographers (6) $24.56 $24.27 $50,470 4.2 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers (6) (4) (4) $44,480 23.2 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 650 (4) (4) $41,000 10.5 %
  27-3010 Announcers 170 $12.84 $18.45 $38,370 12.5 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents (6) $21.17 $23.33 $48,520 13.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,440 $21.47 $23.79 $49,470 3.6 %
  27-3041 Editors 650 $23.66 $25.10 $52,220 2.2 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 730 $28.35 $26.40 $54,920 12.5 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 230 $20.70 $26.70 $55,540 11.0 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 200 $18.05 $17.96 $37,360 3.5 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 590 $15.97 $17.92 $37,270 3.9 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 100 $15.25 $16.35 $34,000 13.8 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians (6) $14.35 $17.57 $36,550 7.6 %
  27-4021 Photographers 770 $9.95 $13.15 $27,340 13.7 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 100 $13.95 $15.83 $32,920 8.4 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 90 $18.03 $24.29 $50,510 19.3 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 45,820 $25.99 $30.36 $63,140 3.3 %
  29-1020 Dentists 450 $56.04 $68.03 $141,500 16.8 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 270 $23.15 $23.15 $48,150 2.9 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 170 $46.50 $56.15 $116,790 10.0 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 1,840 $44.46 $42.75 $88,930 2.5 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 400 $63.75 $66.79 $138,910 8.5 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 290 $62.84 $67.31 $140,000 5.9 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (6) (5) $97.82 $203,460 8.7 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 280 $67.41 $66.61 $138,550 23.9 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 170 $66.85 $74.30 $154,540 9.8 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 120 $65.69 $70.93 $147,530 7.3 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 390 $35.32 $36.20 $75,300 5.8 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists 50 $27.89 $42.65 $88,710 15.4 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 15,090 $27.65 $28.70 $59,710 2.2 %
  29-1121 Audiologists (6) $30.04 $27.27 $56,730 14.3 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 670 $31.42 $30.87 $64,200 1.4 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,000 $33.35 $33.80 $70,310 1.9 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 50 $30.89 $30.43 $63,300 6.5 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 130 $18.69 $18.45 $38,380 2.6 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 670 $21.93 $22.51 $46,820 2.2 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 590 $32.14 $32.91 $68,450 4.5 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 480 $37.17 $41.97 $87,300 8.2 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 1,270 $27.35 $27.83 $57,890 2.0 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,040 $15.12 $17.38 $36,160 2.6 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (6) $39.06 $37.45 $77,890 4.1 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 250 $20.49 $20.77 $43,210 1.6 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 180 $26.01 $26.64 $55,400 3.1 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 100 $26.86 $26.94 $56,040 7.2 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 1,220 $22.06 $22.77 $47,370 5.1 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,690 $10.76 $15.14 $31,490 12.8 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 90 $12.72 $13.14 $27,330 4.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,530 $14.96 $14.52 $30,200 2.8 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 480 $17.09 $17.85 $37,120 1.4 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 830 $12.78 $13.28 $27,610 6.2 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3,610 $19.09 $19.77 $41,130 2.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,060 $13.65 $14.45 $30,060 3.7 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 580 $15.71 $15.91 $33,090 4.3 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 110 $25.99 $25.54 $53,120 3.0 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 40 (4) (4) $40,990 3.7 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 29,920 $11.14 $11.84 $24,630 1.8 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 2,770 $9.22 $9.22 $19,180 2.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 7,330 $10.74 $10.98 $22,830 1.7 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 140 $12.04 $12.80 $26,620 7.9 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 150 $22.08 $20.38 $42,380 6.4 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 370 $21.82 $20.96 $43,600 4.0 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 460 $10.01 $10.24 $21,290 4.6 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 430 $10.31 $14.08 $29,290 10.2 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 6,550 $10.13 $11.82 $24,580 6.7 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 5,370 $12.68 $13.03 $27,110 3.4 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 200 $12.74 $12.85 $26,720 2.4 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 620 $14.58 $14.46 $30,070 7.5 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 800 $9.82 $10.39